St. Mary's Garden Club members plant native oakleaf hydrangeas at Crooked River State Park.
St. Mary's Garden Club members plant native oakleaf hydrangeas at Crooked River State Park.

Working with your state park? Our grants are rewarding!

The Garden Club of Georgia, being firmly committed to our state parks and public lands. is pleased to offer small grants to any Club, Council or District that undertakes projects at any of the State Parks or Historic Sites.

The program is designed to bring a greater awareness of the needs of our Parks and Historical Sites, and encourage our members to become involved in projects that benefit the parks. Eligible locations are the State Parks or Historical Sites listed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on their current web site. All projects must be planned in coordination with designated DNR officials.

A Club, Council, or District shall be eligible to apply for one grant annually during the GCG fiscal year of May 1 - April 30. Additional funding is available from the Department of Natural Resources (maximum $200 per project) and Friends of Georgia State Parks with their local affiliates (maximum $500 per project). PHSD sites will contribute a maximum of $400 per project at park managers discretion.

Guidelines and application materials

For more information, contact:

Chairman

Willie Maxwell